Total enrollment
322
-18 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Comanche County
Kansas · Public K-12
Comanche County reports 3 public K-12 schools and roughly 322 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Comanche County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 85%
% Hispanic
13%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
322
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,545
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.8%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
121 students
Middle
1
113 students
High
1
88 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Comanche County Public Schools
322 students · 1 district in Comanche County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Comanche County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
50
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Comanche County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | Protection | Elementary | PK-04 | 121 | · |
| South Central Middle School | Protection | Middle | 05-08 | 113 | · |
| South Central High School | Coldwater | High | 09-12 | 88 | · |
Cities in Comanche County
About Comanche County
Across the small Kansas county of Comanche County of about 1,729 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 322 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $54,545 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 18% lower than the Kansas median.
On the school-mix side, Comanche County spans 1 elementary school (121 students), 1 middle school (113), and 1 high school (88).
The largest single district in Comanche County is Comanche County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 322 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 5%: 340 students in SY 2017-18 versus 322 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 9% to 13%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Comanche County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data